Table of contents:
- Uses
- What is Cendo Xitrol for?
- How to use Cendo Xitrol?
- How to store this drug?
- Dose
- What is the dosage of Cendo Xitrol for adults?
- What is the dosage of Cendo Xitrol for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is this drug available?
- Side effects
- What are the side-effects of Cendo Xitrol?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be known before using the drug Cendo Xitrol?
- Is the drug Cendo Xitrol safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Interaction
- What other medicines may interact with the medicine Cendo Xitrol?
- Can food or alcohol interact with the drug Cendo Xitrol?
- What health conditions can interact with this drug?
- 1. Dehydration
- 2. Problems with muscle nerves
- 3. Hearing loss
- 4. Kidney disease
- 5. Digestive problems
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
Uses
What is Cendo Xitrol for?
Cendo Xitrol is a medicine to relieve eye infections caused by bacteria. This drug contains the active ingredients neomycin and polymyxin, which are antibiotics that work to stop bacterial growth.
In addition, this drug also contains the active ingredient dexamethasone, which is a corticosteroid that works to reduce swelling.
It is important to understand that this drug can only treat eye infections caused by bacteria. This medication will not work effectively against eye infections caused by viruses, fungi, or parasites.
Unnecessary use of drugs can actually make your body more susceptible to infection. So, use this medicine in accordance with the directions from the doctor or the instructions for use listed on the packaging label.
How to use Cendo Xitrol?
The eye medication Cendo Xitrol should only be used for external use by dropping it or applying it directly to the eye. If you use contact lenses, remove them before you apply the drip.
Before using this medicine, you must wash your hands thoroughly.
Make sure the tip of the dropper is not touched and that the medicine is tightly closed after use. Shake the bottle before using the medicine.
You can choose the most comfortable position, you can lie down or look up. Open your eyes wide and look upward.
Using a finger or two, pull on the lower eyelid so that it forms a pocket. Using your other hand, hold the eye drop and position the tip of the eyedropper 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your eye.
Gently squeeze the eye medication so that the dose of the drug that comes out is not excessive. Be careful, make sure that the tip of the medicine dropper does not touch anything so that it is not contaminated with germs.
Remove your hands from your lids and lower your head. Then close your eyes for 2-3 minutes to give the eyes time to absorb the medicine. Don't blink as this will push the medicinal fluid out of your eye before it is absorbed.
Do not use this medication more often than your doctor prescribes. Use this drug in accordance with the doctor's instructions so that the drug can work optimally.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve within a few days.
Please consult a doctor for more information.
How to store this drug?
Cendo Xitrol is an eye medication that should be stored at room temperature. Keep this drug away from direct sunlight and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.
Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so.
Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medicine.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage of Cendo Xitrol for adults?
To treat minor eye infections in adults, the dose of the eye medicine Cendo Xitrol is 1-2 drops 4-6 times a day.
What is the dosage of Cendo Xitrol for children?
Use of this drug for children should be under the supervision of a doctor. Please consult a doctor for more information.
In what dosages and preparations is this drug available?
The medicinal availability of Cendo Xitrol is eye drops and ointment.
Side effects
What are the side-effects of Cendo Xitrol?
Some of the side effects that can occur from using the eye medication Cendo Xitrol are:
- Itchy
- Redness
- Swollen
- Pain
- A warm or hot sensation in the eyes
- The sharpness of the eye decreases
In severe cases, this drug can trigger serious allergic reactions such as:
- Sore throat
- Hard to breathe
- Difficulty swallowing
- Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue and throat
The side effects of this drug may vary from patient to patient. So, not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above.
If you have concerns about the side effects of this drug, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be known before using the drug Cendo Xitrol?
Before using the eye medication Cendo Xitrol, it is important that you weigh all the benefits and risks of this drug.
The reason is, this drug should not be used carelessly. Some things that are important for you to know before using the drug Cendo Xitrol are:
- Tell your doctor if you have any allergies or unusual symptoms after using this medicine or any other medicines.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of eye diseases, such as glaucoma.
- Tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking, including vitamins, supplements, and herbs.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- After using this medication, your vision may be slightly blurry. So, avoid driving a motorized vehicle or operating machinery after you have taken the drug.
- This medication is not recommended for long-term use.
There may be other things not mentioned above. If you have other questions, please consult a doctor for more information.
The doctor may provide more complete information, including the dosage, safety, and interactions of this drug. Listen carefully to all the information explained by the doctor so that the treatment you are doing runs optimally.
Is the drug Cendo Xitrol safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category D according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = No risk,
- B = not at risk in several studies,
- C = May be risky,
- D = There is positive evidence of risk,
- X = Contraindicated,
- N = Unknown
There are not sufficient studies in women to find out the risk to the baby when the mother takes this drug during breastfeeding. Consider the potential benefits and potential risks before taking this medication during breastfeeding.
Interaction
What other medicines may interact with the medicine Cendo Xitrol?
Although several types of drugs cannot be used simultaneously, there are also cases where the drugs can be used simultaneously if there is an interaction.
In this case, the doctor may change the dose, or may need to take some precautions. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking medication with or without a prescription.
Some of the drugs that may interact with the drug Cendo Xitrol are:
- Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate)
- Dexamethasone Intensol (dexamethasone)
- Dexamethasone ophthalmic (Ozurdex, Maxidex, Dexycu, Dextenza, Decadron Phosphate, Ophthalmic, AK-Dex, Decadron Ocumeter, Ocu-Dex, Dexasol)
- Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone)
- Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol)
- Morphine Sulfate IR (morphine)
- Mucinex (guaifenesin)
- Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
- Pataday (olopatadine ophthalmic)
- Pred Forte (prednisolone ophthalmic)
- TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic)
- Tylenol (acetaminophen)
- Vitamins A, D (multivitamins)
- Vitamin B Complex 100 (multivitamin)
- Vitamin B Compound Strong (multivitamin)
- Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
- Vitamin K1 (phytonadione)
There may be some medicines not listed above. If you are in doubt about the interaction of this drug with other drugs that you are currently taking, please consult your doctor for more information.
Your doctor may prescribe other medications that are appropriate for your condition.
Can food or alcohol interact with the drug Cendo Xitrol?
Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur.
Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with this drug?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, in particular:
1. Dehydration
If someone who is dehydrated or dehydrated uses Cendo Xitrol, it is possible that this can worsen the condition of dehydration. Symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
2. Problems with muscle nerves
If you have a disease related to muscle blockage, such as Parkinson's disease, botulism, or myasthenia gravis, you should avoid using the eye medication Cendo Xitrol.
This is because the neomycin content in this drug has the potential to weaken the muscle nerves.
3. Hearing loss
People with hearing loss should avoid using the eye drug Cendo Xitrol.
The reason is, this drug has the potential to trigger damage to one of the cranial nerves, resulting in a toxicity effect (poisoning) on hearing. Although it rarely happens, it's possible that people with hearing loss can lose their hearing permanently.
4. Kidney disease
This drug also has the potential to worsen pre-existing kidney disease. This is because neomycin has the potential to increase creatinine levels in the kidneys, resulting in kidney toxicity.
5. Digestive problems
Although it is very rare, it is possible that the neomycin in the eye medication Cendo Xitrol can aggravate indigestion, especially in patients suffering from intestinal obstruction, colitis (inflammation of the intestines), or enteritis.
There may be several health conditions not listed above. If you are in doubt about your health condition, then don't hesitate to consult a doctor.
Your doctor may prescribe other medications that are appropriate for your condition.
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.